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Small Cook Inlet producers say they need state government help before drilling for new natural gas

News Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
One company, Bluecrest, said it will need more support even after a state agency agreed to forgive some $7 million in loans. Another company, HEX, says it needs the state to agree to a royalty reduction before it will drill a well.
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Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands via federal trust.
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State’s treatment of RCV repeal highlights ‘the danger in the discretion’

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
The rules for state initiatives are muddy to the point that it’s unclear what is and isn’t allowed.
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Alaska Supreme Court weighs claim that Division of Elections gave ranked-choice repeal special treatment

Courts Matt Acuña Buxton -
Supporters of Alaska’s election system argued before the Alaska Supreme Court that the Division of Elections violated state laws by allowing Alaskans for Honest Elections, a right-wing group with campaign finance violations, to correct 60 signature booklets.
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Alaska’s embattled economic development agency signs contracts with seven law firms

Economy Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
AIDEA has long used outside attorneys. What’s new is selecting firms in advance, which the agency's leader says allows work to happen more quickly than going through the state’s procurement process each time an issue comes up.
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Peltola shines while Trump-endorsed Dahlstrom disappoints in Alaska primary

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola turned in a strong performance in Alaska’s primary election, winning more than half the votes cast in the race.
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Community calls for hope and healing after police kill 16-year-old: ‘This is Anchorage’

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Tears, hugs and talk about what’s next dominated demonstrations this weekend honoring Easter Leafa, the 16-year-old who was shot and killed by Anchorage police earlier in the week.
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Justice to monitor Alaska primary election for compliance with language requirements

Elections Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
The U.S. Justice Department plans to monitor operations at polling places in parts of rural Alaska on Tuesday, the state’s primary election day, for compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act.
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What to know about Alaska’s primary election

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Polls opened Tuesday morning for Alaska’s second primary election under the open primary system adopted by voters in 2020.
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GOP candidates’ lackluster campaigning buoyed by Americans for Prosperity

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Americans for Prosperity Alaska has spent more than $100,000 to boost Republicans in the state legislature race.
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